BY DELISA THWALA
MBABANE – The Ludzidzini Royal kraal was made colourful when over 20 students from Buckswood School walked in to be part of the event.
Clad in pink sweaters and local Kanga wrap-around, the students seemed excited to be part of the throngs of Emaswati and took their rightful seats.
Led by their teacher and supervisor, the students were placed in front and luckily for them, the King’s interpreter was present so they were not left behind.
One of the students, when interviewed before the King addressed the Nation, said it was the first time in the country and at such an event.
“I feel so important right now, I do not know what to expect but our teacher told us the King will be speaking so I wanted to see that,” said Zoe Waldorf.
Another student interviewed after Sibaya was done said, just from what the King said, they had learnt a lot and Coull tell Eswatini was a great country.
“I really kept up with His Majesty’s speech and I can tell Eswatini has achieved great strides,” said Nathaniel Humphrey.
According to the internet, Buckswood School currently boards 70 students from 48 different countries, plus 200 local day pupils.
Fees are roughly 13 000 pounds sterling per annum for day pupils and 28 000 pounds sterling per annum for boarders.
Bursaries and scholarships are available to provide between a 5 per cent and 35 per cent discount for United Kingdom pupils.
Facilities offered on campus include an indoor swimming pool, a specialist football academy, riding stables, a rugby academy, a basketball court, tennis courts and a performing arts centre.
Academically, Buckswood offers GCSE, IB diploma and A Level programmes plus full EFL tuition for all overseas students. Buckswood School also offers University Foundation Courses.
Meanwhile, the Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) Themba Nhlanganiso Masuku congrulated the nation on the public to heed the call by His Majesty King Mswati III. He said he was impressed with the attendance and this showed that people know their real identity despite what others may say. Masuku further said the King yesterday also touched on all sectors of society and it was good to see.
